Benchmark DAC2 HGC Digital-to-Analog Converter Sweepstakes

According to the company:
Benchmark has just raised the bar with the new DAC2 HGC, defining a new reference. With over 15 new features, the DAC2 HGC packs more processing power in the same DAC1 series form factor.The DAC2 HGC is a reference-grade digital to analog converter, stereo system pre-amplifier, and headphone amplifier with infrared remote control. It supports D/A conversion of PCM sample rates up to 192 kHz, as well as direct DSD conversion. Other features include sample rate and word length display, UltraLock2™ jitter attenuation, asynchronous USB Audio 2.0, polarity switch, home theater bypass, bi-directional 12V trigger, additional analog and digital inputs and outputs, digital pass-through, and high-efficiency low-noise power supplies.
The DAC2 HGC builds upon Benchmark’s highly successful DAC1 family. Every DAC1 subsystem has been redesigned and upgraded to achieve higher performance. The DAC2 HGC includes an updated version of Benchmark's highly effective UltraLock™ jitter-attenuation system. DSP processing is 32-bits, DSP headroom is 3.5 dB, sample rate is 211 kHz, and jitter-induced distortion and noise is at least 140 dB below the level of the music - well below the threshold of hearing. Benchmark's UltraLock2™ system eliminates all audible jitter artifacts.
To enter the sweepstakes, all you need is an account on this website. If you don't already have one, click on the link labeled "register" at the bottom of this announcement or "Create new account" in the right column (under the ads). Then, enter a username and a valid e-mail address, and click on the "Create new account" button. A message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you specified, which will include a link to activate the account.
The final step (and only step for those who already have an account) is to log in and leave a comment right here on this announcementany comment will do, as long as it's not profane or spam. Then, when the sweepstakes closes, a lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive the prize. So post a comment, and good luck!
For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.
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Thanks!
Totally!
Hope I get to say thank you.
Let give luck a chance
Sounds like Benchmark has raised the level of its already impressive DAC.
Well I'd certainly love one of these!
yes
Sign me up!
Can I have it, please.
Would love to have that in my system, may have to either way!
This would let me enjoy all of the music I have on my computer and free me from sound card reliance or redundant speaker setups. But, aside from luck of the draw, it's also another piece of good equipment I can only wish for currently.
Pick Me!
Nice DAC
I would love to win.
How Great!
IT'S MINE,IT'S MINE,IT'S MINE
I want.
would be a very nice addition.
I cant so no to this offer!
Winning this would make my year!!
Doubt I'll win.....prove me wrong.
DSD just what i need!!! thanks
I need this DAC!
thanks!
Would love this in my studio!
I’d like to congratulate Benchmark for keeping up w/ the competition and adding DSD. Another improvement is simplified gain control. In DAC1, variable vs non-variable gain – non-variable mode required an adjustment of each channel w/ the trim pots, which was quite inconvenient for a regular user. It’s also good to have the indicators for the sample rate and word length. However, I’m surprised that Benchmark didn’t disclose the type of the low-pass filter used (linear phase, minimum phase, or apodizing). It shouldn’t be such a big deal, especially now when everyone uses pretty much similar technology. There is also no option for user-selectable filter, but perhaps the price couldn’t be the same. Also, I found that the manual is not always clear enough in explaining all features available (eg, I couldn’t find what the HT indicator on the front panel is for).
I'm saving up for one of these anyway, so heck yes - add me to the list!
Thank you.
But can it compete with the Schiit Bifrost?
Oh, Benchmark, be mine ;-)
I wouldn't turn one down.
You betch I want one of those puppies